New girl in the cubicle

Getting a job, especially one in your field that pays well, can be a little difficult. At times it can be extremely difficult.  If you've landed a new cubicle with a shiny name plate or a corner office with your name on the door let me take the opportunity to extend my congrats.

Anytime you have the opportunity to start a new role or change companies there are always things thing to keep in mind. You're a blank canvas and you should focus on your development plan, end  in mind goal, and brand. I put together a few key points for you to focus on regardless of role or industry. 





BE PREPARED FOR MEETINGS BY
DOING RESEARCH & HAVING
CONTRIBUTIONS



BE RECEPTIVE TO FEEDBACK &
ASK FOR IT REGULARLY

DON'T LOOK BORED. THERE IS
ALWAYS SOMETHING YOU
CAN BE WORKING ON

 

STAY FOCUSED ON TRAINING
AND CREATE A DEVELOPMENT
PLAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moday's Made Easy

 

My off duty attire and mindset are very relaxed. You are going to find me sipping coffee with my hair pulled back and wearing leggings. Work emails, conflicts, and extreme productivity are typically off the table. As the final hours of my day off approach my mind switches gears to prep mode. Transitioning from the weekend to the workday can be intense but I’ve came up with some ways to make it easier.

 

1.       Have a designated work bag

o   My bag is already pre-packed with my work essentials that include my agenda, pens, snacks, keys, and petty cash.

2.       Become a your own stylist

o   Pre-select attire then have it cleaned, pressed, and ready to go

o   Place work makeup in a special case. I have a BEAT face that uses a natural palette for work.

3.       Give yourself some time

o   I allow myself time in the morning to have a cup of  coffee, read the news, and use social media.

o   Get physical. It can range from stretching to doing a full workout.

4.       Create positive vibes

o   Have a personal mantra. Mine is PlusTen.

o   Send out a text to a friend or love one wishing them a good day.

o   Try your best not to allow your personal life float into your professional one.

5.       Know your lunch game plan

o   Have your lunch packed with choices that can really impact your day for the better.

o   I like mixed nuts, fruit, and gummy snacks

6.       Understand your purpose and its rewards

o   Have a weekly development plan that consist of things that will help you with your career game plans

o   Visualize success

o   Utilize perks.

Make the best damn coffee

There's the a McDonalds that I frequent. It's absolutely spotless and it's because of it's star employee. A man who appears to be special needs always has a cleaning bottle and a rag, a broom, or a mop permanently attached to his hand. He is clearly dedicated and takes pride in all aspects of his life.


Lately I've been working on perfecting my brand especially since deciding to seriously commit to a career path. Something that has been appearing on the blogs and websites of very successful people is the acknowledgement that not every task that you will have is going to make you feel spectacular. At times you may find yourself doing a task like getting coffee.It's your responsibility to make sure that it is the best damn coffee ever made. The sugar:cream:coffee ratio must be perfect. Temp should satisfying but hot to the point that someone's taste buds are at risk. Willingness to do any task and commitment to excellence are some of the things that I want my personal brand to be.

 

Listed below are some important attributes aside from making coffee that you should have.

 

 

 

Good Interpersonal skills

 

Ability to communicate well

 

Computer skills

 

Great organizational skills

 

Commitment to getting the job done



 

 

 

All up in my bubble

Some people are not aware that they are habitual boundary violators. My biggest pet peeve are those who hover while I'm working. I've put together a small PSA announcement that should help paint a better picture as to why hovering is offensive. Thanks in advance.

Please think about this as you wrap up your work week.

16 keys to molding my tomorrow

I recently left a job at a well know investment firm because it wasn't a place where I was able to grow and thrive. I'm currently in a new role, at another prominent company, skill set and the pay is significantly less.

The reason why I chose this job is because I took the time to step back and look at the big picture. Where do I want to be in 5 years? A chemical engineer for sustainable energy. What am I willing to sacrifice? Everything. Will it be worth it? Absolutely!!!

I've lived in the moment, been complacent, non aggressive, and mentally lazy in regards to my future because I counted on tomorrow. Well today is tomorrow.

My goal at my new company is to have a brand that anyone would love to mimic and Dr. Phil McGraw is going to help.

Dr. Phil McGraw has created a formula for success. It's called "The Sweet 16" and it's documented in his book, Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World.


1. Have a defined “image” and never go out of character.

2. Create a perception of uniqueness.

3. Play “big,” not just long.

4. Learn to claim and accept praise, and acknowledge it in a gracious way, but do accept it.

5. Become “essential.”

6. Know your real currency.

7. Always, always have a plan.

8. Keep things “close to the vest.”

9. Always be in investigatory mode.

10. Must “stretch” and behave your way to success, even if it feels like “fake it until you make it.”

11. Always keep your options open.

12. Always master the system and figure a way to make it work for you.

13. Create a passionate nucleus of supporters.

14. Deal only with the truth.

15. Recognize and use the ego and greed of others to create a path to success.

16. Pick your battles and never let your opponent have control.